Test Engineer

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a motivated Test Engineer in San Jose, CA who will lead initiatives of strategic importance, drive innovations in test methodologies, and mentor engineers. You will shape test architectures and advance automated test equipment to support next‑generation processors and systems.

Collaborate with design, product, and manufacturing teams to align test strategies with product roadmaps, reduce test time, and improve yield.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Significant experience in semiconductor test development and ATE.
• Experience leading cross-functional test initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for complex test engineering challenges.
• Define and drive long-term test architecture, methodologies, and strategies.
• Lead cross-functional work spanning Test Eng, Product Eng, Design Eng, Diagnostics, and Manufacturing.
• Develop advanced ATE test programs, methods, and automation solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Test automation

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / CS

Tools

Advantest T2000

V93K

ATE platforms

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Test Engineer who will lead initiatives of significant strategic and commercial importance, drives innovation across organizational boundaries, mentors engineering talent, and establishes technical leadership in advanced test methodologies and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the technical authority for complex test engineering challenges across multiple products and development programs.
• Define and drive long-term test architecture, methodologies, and strategies.
• Lead cross-functional work spanning Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Diagnostics, and Manufacturing.
• Influence technical decisions that impact multiple product families and future technology roadmaps.

Test Development & Innovation

• Architect and develop advanced ATE test programs, test methods, and automation solutions.
• Drive improvements in test coverage, quality, efficiency, test time reduction, and cost optimization.
• Develop innovative debugging methodologies and root cause analysis techniques for first-silicon bring-up and production readiness.
• Lead deployment of next-generation test platforms and infrastructure.

Strategic Impact

• Own projects and initiatives with significant business, manufacturing, and customer impact.
• Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to align test strategies with product objectives.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans to support successful product execution.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.

Mentorship & Organizational Influence

• Mentor staff and junior engineers.
• Establish technical best practices and drive engineering excellence.
• Lead technical reviews and provide guidance across organizations.
• Influence technical direction beyond direct reporting relationships.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Deep expertise in semiconductor test development, ATE systems, and product bring-up.
• Strong knowledge of test methodologies, characterization, yield improvement, and debug techniques.
• Proven record of leading technically complex projects with broad organizational impact.
• Strong software development skills such as C/C++, Python, Java, or similar, and automation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive innovation.
• Expertise with Advantest T2000, V93K, or equivalent ATE platforms.
• Experience developing scalable test infrastructure and automation solutions.
• Patent, publication, or significant innovation contributions.
• Experience leading cross-site and external partner collaborations.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with significant experience, or equivalent advanced degree and experience.

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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